Powerhouse at Stave Falls

Take a walk through a 100 year old powerhouse and enjoy the historical displays, electricity demonstrations and many interactive exhibits. The Powerhouse at Stave Falls has something for everyone, from individuals to families and school groups. This former generating facility is also a National Historic Site of Canada filled with archival photos, artifacts and the original mechanical and electrical components which helped power the province.

The Powerhouse at Stave Falls is open for the 2019 season

We're open from March 1 to October 14. Please check below for our Spring, Summer and Fall hours.

The Visitor Centre

Our Visitor Centre and tours are fully wheelchair accessible.

We have a great gift shop with a wide selection of souvenirs for our guests and refreshments are available for purchase.

The Visitor Centre welcomes licensed service dogs only. All other animals are not permitted.

Free parking is available for cars, RVs and buses.

We're open the following seasonal hours, including all holidays.

Spring

March 1 to June 24

Open daily

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Summer

June 25 to September 11

Open Thursday to Monday

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall

September 12 to October 14

Open daily

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tour information

We offer guided and self-guided tours.

We welcome drop in visitors and pre-booked tours.

Groups larger than 10 people including school field trips and community groups must pre-book their tours.

Audio tours are available in a variety of languages for guests wanting to tour the facility at their own pace.